Buy Great Birthday Gifts for Your Child’s Classmates

If your child is aged 4-7, chances are they get a lot of party invitations from school. This is fun for the kids, but raises a few questions for parents: how much should you spend on a present for your child’s classmate? How do you buy great birthday gifts and cool present for a child you don’t know? What are the best presents for 6-year-olds? Luckily, we have some brilliant affordable presents for boys and girls which make the perfect birthday gifts!

Great Birthday Gifts for Classmates, in Budget Order:

1. Giant Bubble Set – How Big can they go?
2. Hide & Seek Rock Painting
3. Factopia – 400 Crazily Connected Facts
4. Flashing LED Baseball Cap
5. Minions Sound Mug
6. Amazing Magic Pens – Set of 25
7. Quizzie – Squirts Water if you’re wrong!
8. Smart Ball
9. The Upside Down Challenge – Very Funny!

What is the perfect present for a party?

At Wicked Uncle, we have done extensive research on the criteria for a perfect gift to bring to a classmate’s party. We’ve found that the present either has to come in a respectably-sized box, so it sits nicely with its peers on the gift table, or be so cool that it doesn’t matter that the box is small. And most importantly, it’s got to be original because no child likes getting duplicate gifts. Luckily we have so many unusual toys for kids that you will guarantee your child many more party invitations as word spreads that you are a brilliant present-buyer…

How much should I spend on a classmate’s birthday gift?

The answer here varies, and it’s ultimately up to you and what you’re comfortable with. However, the sweet spot, price-wise, is usually in the range of £5 up to around £15 or £20, depending on how well your child knows the birthday child. If the birthday boy or girl is your child’s best friend, you might spend on the higher end of the range (or even a little more). If the birthday child is really more of a casual friend or acquaintance, most parents agree that it’s fine to spend on the lower end of the range. As mentioned above, we think the most important thing isn’t how much you spend – it’s that you get a really cool and original gift that the child is sure to love!

1 Rainbow Dancer Ribbon Wand ,  £5.99 £5.99

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Colourful ribbon that flutters & twirls as you dance or run

All kids love dancing, so this fun colourful ribbon is sure to be a hit, especially with younger children! Spin, twist and twirl for truly fabulous effects! Similar to those used in professional rhythm gymnastics and baton twirling, little dancers are sure to delight in creating their very own pretty rainbow – just like real magic!

2 Rock Painting – Hide & Seek Fun to Share ,  £12.99 £12.99

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A totally original craft present!

Most kids who love crafts will already have all of the standard craft-and-making sets. But they probably won’t have this one! This cool rock-painting set allows creative kids to get involved in the outdoor-exploration craze of painting rocks and leaving them for others to find. The set comes with all the supplies you need, as well as a step-by-step guide to the latest nationwide game. A brilliantly fun activity, especially for four- and five-year-olds!

3 Factopia – 400 Crazily Connected Facts ,  £10.99 £10.99

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A brilliant gift for brainy classmates

This book makes a wonderful gift for classmates! Parents will love that it’s educational, and kids will love exploring the fascinating trivia and hilarious facts, all verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica. Squids have doughnut-shaped brains, Mars has blue sunsets… You learn something new every day! Jump from topic to topic in surprising ways to make some truly amazing connections, like what breakfast and black holes have in common… A highly entertaining gift idea for clever kids!

4 Flashing LED Baseball Cap ,  £15.99 £15.99

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Stand out from the crowd

After a big birthday party, children can often forget who bought which present, and they often receive very similar or even identical presents, which is not much fun. This Flashing LED Baseball Cap is a stylish gift that will stand out from the pack. The cap features an electric blue LED strip around the brim. Flip the switch to try out the four different light settings: fast flashing, slow flashing, constantly on or off. The hat also has an adjustable velcro fastening for a comfortable fit for heads of all sizes. A truly brilliant choice for party animals and fashion-forward kids!

5 Minions Sound Mug ,  £17.99 £17.99

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Guaranteed Giggles!

Looking for something truly unique? This hilarious yellow mug laughs like a Minion when you take a sip! Exclusive to Wicked Uncle, this fun novelty mug is sure to be a hit with fans of the classic films. Totally bananas!

6 Amazing Magic Pens – Set of 25 ,  £17.99 £17.99

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Hours of fun for arty kids

This set of 25 marker pens makes a brilliant gift for a creative classmate who loves writing, drawing and art! The set includes pens that can change colours, erase colours, make 3D letters and write in invisible ink. They’re built with durable, shock-proof tips so they’ll stand up to the demands of a busy young artist. In fact, they’re so cool that your child will probably want a set too. And good news for parents: these pens are washable! Truly magic!

7 Quick Chess ,  £21.99 £21.99

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Learning to Play Chess Made Easy!

Start playing a simplified game in just 10 minutes! This award-winning learning method removes the main problem of learning chess, how pieces move. The simplified board has eight easy play games, each focused on one piece, to teach players every move – you can be playing in just 10 minutes! The double-sided game board can then be flipped and used for a full game of chess, with large pieces and a quick reference mat to help you. Learn the world’s most popular game – soon to be mastered!

8 Smart Ball – Counts Keepy Uppys for you! ,  £24.99 £24.99

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This one’s for the athletes!

If you’re looking for the best birthday present idea for a sporty six-year-old or seven-year-old, look no further than the Smart Ball. It’s brilliantly original and simple, and with practice you can do some really cool tricks. This awesome football features an in-built speaker that counts your Keepy Uppy score up to 100. It also lights up with every touch. Challenge friends to a trick-off or even just a regular game of football. A fabulously fun outdoor toy!

9 The Upside Down Challenge – Very Funny! ,  £24.99 £24.99

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Turn their world upside-down

Looking for a special ‘best friend’ gift that’s sure to make your child’s favourite classmate laugh? You need The Upside Down Challenge Game! Put on the special goggles and compete to complete 100 ‘easy’ drawing and activity challenges. We say ‘easy’ because the goggles flip your vision upside-down, making these simple tasks much, much more difficult… Put a top on a pen, pour water from one bottle into another, write your name… Good luck, and get ready to laugh!

Head on over to our website to buy great birthday gifts. We also offer gift wrapping and hand written cards, choose them at checkout.

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